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This is what I THINK I know:

Pros: A metal building will not burn and if combined with non-combustible insullation, non combustible flooring and drywall and metal bookshelves, the whole structure will be fireproof.

The basic structure of a metal building is less expensive and faster to build.

Cons:
Metal buildings are noisy. Perhaps the more insullation needed to offset this will eliminate the initial price advantage.

Metal buildings "sweat" a lot.

Metal buildings are hard to insure, maybe impossible.

Metal buildings look tacky and the
building of facades to cover this up may be expensive.

Metal buildings may be harder to heat
and cool.

Metal buildings probably do not appreciate in value like prefab, block or stick buildings do.

For those who have read this message, please tell me what way YOU would go [metal, stone block, prefab etc.] and why? All types would be one story without a basement.

Has anyone been in a metal building being used as a store? Can you tell the difference inside or out?

I recently met a person who seemed to know what he was talking about. He suggested I go with a metal building.